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Senator, Baringo County
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Vincent Kiprono Chemitei Cheburet, commonly referred to as Vincent Cheburet, is a Kenyan politician from the Rift Valley who was elected as Senator for Baringo County in the by-election held on 27 November 2025. He ran on the banner of the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), securing a decisive win with approximately 55,246 votes. His victory came after a competitive nomination in which he had previously secured the UDA ticket by defeating several aspirants. Cheburet’s campaign attracted significant national attention, partly because the by-election followed the vacancy left by the late former Senator of Baringo. He positioned himself as a youthful, unifying candidate promising national-county cooperation, security, and development tailored to Baringo’s needs. UDA publicly congratulated him and hailed the win as a strong endorsement of the party across Rift Valley counties.
2025 By-election landslide win: Won the Baringo Senatorial seat on 27 Nov 2025 with ~ 55,246 votes, indicating strong voter trust and successful mobilization ahead of the 2027 general election.
Strong UDA backing and unity signal: Cheburet clinched the UDA nomination decisively (48,791 votes in primaries) and ran a high-visibility campaign that consolidated the ruling party’s influence in a historically volatile region.
Representation of marginalized communities: As a member of the Endorois minority community from Baringo, his election is significant for inclusion of historically under-represented ethnic groups in county leadership.
Fresh youth-driven leadership: At 31 years at time of nomination (per some early profiles), Cheburet presents a younger generation voice in the Senate — a contrast to traditional elder-dominated Rift Valley politics.
